HOUSTON, Texas - Hajime Moriyasu's Japan have taken steady steps since their memorable campaign four years ago in Qatar, but the agonizing defeat to Brazil at the World Cup on Monday hints where they currently are in the world standings.
After taking a first-half lead at Houston Stadium that had everyone back home dreaming, Japan knew what to expect after the break from the world's biggest footballing nation, with their ultimate collapse coming just minutes before the end of regular time.
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